October 25, 2017

What is Neat Streets Miami? Founded in 2002 by Chairman, County Commissioner Dennis C. Moss Multi-jurisdictional board dedicated to the maintenance and beautification of transportation corridors, gateways, and connections World-class image Beautiful: creating iconic gateways Green: reaching a 30% tree canopy Livable: realizing safer streets Commissioner Moss:

Neat Streets Miami’s Vision Inviting, aesthetically-pleasing transportation corridors, gateways, and connections Countywide Gaby: Before we get started I want to remind everyone of Neat Street Miami’s vision and mission statement…

Neat Streets Miami’s Mission Engage and educate Miami-Dade County’s leaders in roadway stewardship and tree planting

Million Trees Miami

Million Trees Miami Goal: to plant one million trees by 2020 in order to achieve a 30% tree canopy throughout Miami-Dade County

Focused on the environmental and socioeconomic impacts from the urban tree canopy within the Urban Development Boundary of Miami-Dade County Goal: To provide a resource to guide future community forest management and reforestation efforts Gaby: This effort was led by the Tree and Landscape Committee chaired by Rick Johnson. And David Cardenas is using the tools developed through this assessment to identify tree deserts and prioritize planting sites. This fiscal year, $100,000 of his Tree Canopy Replacement Fund was allocated toward this goal. Thank you, David!

Tree Count

Commissioner Moss:

Street Tree Matching Grant

Street Tree Matching Grant Goal: to expand Miami-Dade County’s tree canopy by leveraging local resources. By matching resources for trees, we are creating more shade, beautifying corridors and gateways, and encouraging more activity in communities throughout the County. This year, Neat Streets Miami prioritized applicants in neighborhoods with low tree canopy and underserved populations in an attempt to achieve at least a 20% tree canopy coverage in those areas.  Jennifer: In an attempt to reach the Million Trees Miami goal of 1 million trees planted by 2020 and a 30 percent tree canopy, the Street Tree Matching Grant is in its second year and we hope this is just the beginning. Funded by Miami-Dade County, this grant engages municipalities, non-profits and community organizations in planting native or Florida-friendly trees on Miami-Dade's corridors and gateways. This program offers matching grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to those communities who can demonstrate the greatest benefits for residents, employers and visitors for our joint investment. This year Neat Streets Miami prioritized applicants in neighborhoods with low tree canopy and underserved population.

2018 Street Tree Matching Grant $250,000 in matching grant funds Notable Dates: Information Webinar: November 7, 2017 Application Deadline: December 22, 2017 Award Announcement: February 16, 2018 2015 Total partners: 6 2016 total partners: 12

Tree City USA

21 Miami-Dade County Municipalities Aventura Biscayne Park Coral Gables Cutler Bay Doral El Portal Miami Golden Beach Miami Beach Miami Gardens Miami Lakes Miami Springs North Miami North Miami Beach Opa-locka Palmetto Bay South Miami Sweetwater Surfside Pinecrest West Miami

Tree City USA Standards To qualify as a Tree City USA community, you must meet four standards established by the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters. These standards were established to ensure that every qualifying community would have a viable tree management program and that no community would be excluded because of size.

Tree City USA Standards 1. A Tree Board or Department  Someone must be legally responsible for the care of all trees within the municipality’s jurisdiction. 2. A Tree Care Ordinance A basic public tree care ordinance forms the foundation of a city’s tree care program. Ideally, the ordinance will also provide clear guidance for planting, maintaining, and removing trees from streets, parks, and other public spaces, as well as activities that are required or prohibited. 3. A Community Forestry Program with an Annual Budget of at Least $2 Per Capita Urban trees provide many benefits — clean air, clean water, shade and beauty, to name a few — but they also require an investment to remain healthy and sustainable. By providing support at or above the $2 per capita minimum, a community demonstrates its commitment to grow and tend these valuable public assets. 4. An Arbor Day Observance & Proclamation Citizens join together to celebrate the benefits of community trees and the work accomplished to plant and maintain them. By passing and reciting an official Arbor Day proclamation, public officials demonstrate their support for the community tree program and complete the requirements for becoming a Tree City USA!

Benefits of the Tree City USA Program Reduce costs for energy, stormwater management, and erosion control Cut energy consumption by up to 25% Boost property values Build stronger ties to your neighborhood and community Benefit from a framework for action provided by the four core standards Educate residents on the value of trees and the importance of sustainable tree management Improve community pride Encourage outdoor physical activity

Apply here: https://www.arborday.org/programs/treecityusa/

Thank you!